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Vocab 4
Government
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11th Grade
11/03/2010

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Term
Conducive
Definition
Promoting; contribution (used with to); helpful. 
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Induce 
Definition

1. To persuade; to influence.

2. To cause; to bring about.

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Traduce
Definition
To slander; to speak falsely or maliciously of. 
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Redoubt
Definition

1. A small fort defending an important point.

2. A place of refuge or defense. 

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Hegemony
Definition
Dominance, especially of one political body over another.
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Exegesis
Definition
A thorough explanation or interpretation, especially of a sacred text. 
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Annunciation
Definition

1. An announcement; a proclamation.

2. (often capitalized) In Christian thought, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would give birth to the son of God. 

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Renunciation
Definition
An action or statement in which something is given up, rejected, abandoned, or sacrificed. 
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Polity
Definition
An organized society, such as a nation, state, church, or other organization, having a specific form of government.
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Politic
Definition

1. Wise; prudent; sagacious.

2. Expedient; taking advantage of the moment; shrewd.

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Potentate
Definition
Monarch; a ruler possessing great power.
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Puissant
Definition
Mighty; powerful; forceful. 
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Regalia
Definition

1. Emblems and symbols of royalty, rank, office, or institution. 

2. Finery; elaborate attire. 

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Regency
Definition
The office or period of office of a regent; one who administers for a monarch, especially (sometimes capitalized) in England (1811-1820) and in France (1715-1723)
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Viceroy
Definition
A governor or ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a province or colony. 
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